One Sensor
Can Be Used for Multiple Applications: Sine, Random & Shaker
Shock
PCB Piezotronics, Inc. - Designed for measuring vibration on
small objects where mass loading and accuracy are a concern,
PCB's new Model 352A57 miniature accelerometer weighs only 1.3
grams and is TEDS enabled. This sensor also offers a 2.5mV/g
output over a wide 2000-g dynamic range along with a low noise
resolution of 0.001grms. These characteristics are ideal in satellite
component ground vibration testing for sine, random and shaker
shock applications without the need to change out accelerometers
for different measuring ranges. Model 352A57 is also hermetically
sealed making it suitable for low outgassing thermal vacuum chamber
environments.

The new Model
352A57 incorporates a shear mode ceramic element and an ICP&REG;
internal electronic design that provides a low noise, low impedance
output while at the same time minimizing base strain and transverse
sensitivity. The accelerometer has a side mounted 5-44 electrical
coaxial connector and adhesive mounting.

The IEEE P1451.4
standard in the TEDS feature self-identifies the accelerometer
and describes the type, operation and its attributes, making
it extremely easy for the user to track. Examples of the data
contained are manufacturer, model number, serial number, calibration
date, sensitivity, frequency reference, high pass frequency,
phase inversion, sensing axis, measurement ID and user data.